The Rice Owls run into the stadium through a crowd of fans before playing the Baylor Bears.

The Rice Owls run into the stadium through a crowd of fans before playing the Baylor Bears.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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A group of young fans spell out R-I-C-E as they cheer the Rice Owls against the Baylor Bears.

A group of young fans spell out R-I-C-E as they cheer the Rice Owls against the Baylor Bears.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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The Marching Owl Band plays the national anthem before the Rice Owls play the Baylor Bears in college football action at Rice Stadium. The game marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of Rice Stadium.

The Marching Owl Band plays the national anthem before the Rice Owls play the Baylor Bears in college football action at Rice Stadium. The game marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of Rice Stadium.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

The Marching Owl Band plays the national anthem before the Rice... Photo-1240532.17624 - Houston Chronicle